| Family: |
Ophidiidae (Cusk-eels), subfamily: Neobythitinae |
| Max. size: |
27.6 cm TL (male/unsexed) |
| Environment: |
demersal; marine; depth range 75 - 249 m |
| Distribution: |
Northwest Pacific: Japan to Taiwan. |
| Diagnosis: |
Dorsal soft rays (total): 93-96; Anal soft rays: 75-79. Developed gill raker 10-11. Head and body fully covered with scales. Operculum with a sharp, strong spine. Preoperculum with 2 small spines at the lower angle (Ref. 43544). |
| Biology: |
Common species (Ref. 34024). Oviparous, with oval pelagic eggs floating in a gelatinous mass (Ref. 205). Found in markets (Ref. 34024). |
| IUCN Red List Status: |
Least Concern (LC); Date assessed: 15 August 2019 Ref. (130435)
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| Threat to humans: |
harmless |
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